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Families displaced after overnight apartment fire in far North Dallas
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Alanna Quillen , as published by NBC DFW
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at the Prestonwood Trails Apartments, where firefighters responded to reports of a fire.
A fire broke out at an apartment complex in far north Dallas, displacing several people. The incident occurred at the Prestonwood Trails Apartments, where firefighters responded to reports of a fire. Flames were found coming from a second-story balcony, and the fire spread to the third floor.
The fire was eventually brought under control, but not before damaging multiple apartments. Six adults and three children were displaced as a result. The American Red Cross provided assistance with emergency housing.
Further details about the incident are available from Dallas Fire Rescue and other local sources. The cause of the fire and extent of the damage are not specified in initial reports.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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